ArtPlay Classes
Pre-K -
- CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Ages 3 - 5 | Tuesdays | 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Get a move on! Your movers and shakers will explore creativity through movement to music and rhythms. Activities in this class will promote body and sensory awareness, physical...
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- PRIMARY BALLET
Ages 4 - 6 | Saturdays | 9:00 am - 9:45 am
Beginning ballet students are introduced to classical ballet, fundamental positions and movements to build their foundation for dance.
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- GLITTER, GREEN, AND GOLD
Ages 4 - 6 | Saturdays | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
This mixed media art class with the Wacky Nanny focuses on imagination and creation. Children will be led through projects that will open their creative minds and allow...
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- ONCE UPON A PAINTBRUSH
Ages 2 - 4 | Saturdays | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Favorite storybooks and fairytales invite us to use our imagination and bring the pages to life. In this class, your young artists will explore an exciting new story...
CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Ages 3 - 5 | Tuesdays | 10:00 am - 10:45 am
Get a move on! Your movers and shakers will explore creativity through movement to music and rhythms. Activities in this class will promote body and sensory awareness, physical...
PRIMARY BALLET
Ages 4 - 6 | Saturdays | 9:00 am - 9:45 am
Beginning ballet students are introduced to classical ballet, fundamental positions and movements to build their foundation for dance.
GLITTER, GREEN, AND GOLD
Ages 4 - 6 | Saturdays | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
This mixed media art class with the Wacky Nanny focuses on imagination and creation. Children will be led through projects that will open their creative minds and allow...
ONCE UPON A PAINTBRUSH
Ages 2 - 4 | Saturdays | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Favorite storybooks and fairytales invite us to use our imagination and bring the pages to life. In this class, your young artists will explore an exciting new story...
Elementary & Middle -
- MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP: VOCAL AUDITION AND SONG INTERPRETATION
Ages 10 - 18 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join Theatre UAB’s Valerie Accetta and ArtPlay as you explore the world of musical theatre through vocal auditions. Build your audition book, develop a character and learn to...
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- STREET JAZZ
Ages 10 - 14 | Tuesdays | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Street jazz is a high energy fusion of jazz dance and elements of hip-hop dance. This class will focus on jazz technique partnered with the intricate styling that...
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- YARN HEADS
Ages 10 - 14 | Tuesday | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Knitting is no longer your Grandma’s game! Learn the basics of knitting and embark on an exciting new hobby. Knit special presents for those that mean the most...
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- MUSIC PRODUCTION FOR TEENS
Ages 10 - 16 | Tuesday | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
This class offers a glimpse into the world of beat making and provides students with the skills to make beats for a variety of genres such as hip...
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- ORIGIN STORIES: DISCOVER YOUR SUPERHERO
Ages 7 - 12 | Wednesday | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
In the world today, there is no shortage of heroes and superheroes all around us- from movies and TV to books and especially real life! But do you...
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- Group Guitar A
Ages 9 - 12 | Thursday | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ever wanted to learn guitar but didn’t know where to start? Learn better surrounded by fun friends? Then this class is for you! Whether you’re a novice or...
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- ArtPlay Kids Acting
Ages 7 - 12 | Saturday | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Actor and educator Darrell Revel will guide participants through the basics of theatre. Students will learn theatre games, improvisation, monologues, scene work, stage make-up application and voice &
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- THE FORMIDABLE DANCER
Ages 10 - 18 | Saturday | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
In this class, students will focus on dance techniques used in musical theatre auditions and productions. Students will learn what directors and choreographers are looking for in auditions,
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MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP: CHOREOGRAPHY
Ages 10 - 18 | Saturday | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Dance, in the world of musical theatre, is very important. Imagine some of your favorite shows without the soul stirring dance numbers. This workshop, which is the third of...
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MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP: HEADSHOTS
Ages 10 - 18 | Saturday | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
First impressions are important. Have your headshots done by photographer Tammy Stringfellow so you can attach them to your resume. Register for all 4 musical theatre workshops to...
MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP: VOCAL AUDITION AND SONG INTERPRETATION
Ages 10 - 18 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join Theatre UAB’s Valerie Accetta and ArtPlay as you explore the world of musical theatre through vocal auditions. Build your audition book, develop a character and learn to...
STREET JAZZ
Ages 10 - 14 | Tuesdays | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Street jazz is a high energy fusion of jazz dance and elements of hip-hop dance. This class will focus on jazz technique partnered with the intricate styling that...
YARN HEADS
Ages 10 - 14 | Tuesday | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Knitting is no longer your Grandma’s game! Learn the basics of knitting and embark on an exciting new hobby. Knit special presents for those that mean the most...
MUSIC PRODUCTION FOR TEENS
Ages 10 - 16 | Tuesday | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
This class offers a glimpse into the world of beat making and provides students with the skills to make beats for a variety of genres such as hip...
ORIGIN STORIES: DISCOVER YOUR SUPERHERO
Ages 7 - 12 | Wednesday | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
In the world today, there is no shortage of heroes and superheroes all around us- from movies and TV to books and especially real life! But do you...
Group Guitar A
Ages 9 - 12 | Thursday | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ever wanted to learn guitar but didn’t know where to start? Learn better surrounded by fun friends? Then this class is for you! Whether you’re a novice or...
ArtPlay Kids Acting
Ages 7 - 12 | Saturday | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Actor and educator Darrell Revel will guide participants through the basics of theatre. Students will learn theatre games, improvisation, monologues, scene work, stage make-up application and voice &
THE FORMIDABLE DANCER
Ages 10 - 18 | Saturday | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
In this class, students will focus on dance techniques used in musical theatre auditions and productions. Students will learn what directors and choreographers are looking for in auditions,
MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP: CHOREOGRAPHY
Ages 10 - 18 | Saturday | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Dance, in the world of musical theatre, is very important. Imagine some of your favorite shows without the soul stirring dance numbers. This workshop, which is the third of...
MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP: HEADSHOTS
Ages 10 - 18 | Saturday | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
First impressions are important. Have your headshots done by photographer Tammy Stringfellow so you can attach them to your resume. Register for all 4 musical theatre workshops to...
High School -
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MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP: VOCAL AUDITION AND SONG INTERPRETATION
Ages 10 - 18 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join Theatre UAB’s Valerie Accetta and ArtPlay as you explore the world of musical theatre through vocal auditions. Build your audition book, develop a character and learn to...
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MUSIC PRODUCTION FOR TEENS
Ages 10 - 16 | Tuesday | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
This class offers a glimpse into the world of beat making and provides students with the skills to make beats for a variety of genres such as hip...
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- JOURNALING: A JOURNEY TO YOU
Ages 14 - 17 | Tuesday | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Dear Diary… today I started to find myself through the art of journaling. Learn different journaling techniques, exercises, tools, and resources. There are many benefits to journaling including...
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- SWING & SHOUT JR.
Ages 13 - 17 | Thursday | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
The Roaring 20s are about to be back and now’s your chance to dance like the greats! Spend your Mondays with ArtPlay and Steel City Swing learning the...
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- GROUP GUITAR Guitar B
Ages 13 - 16 | Thursday | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ever wanted to learn guitar but didn’t know where to start? Learn better in a group? Then this class is for you! Whether you’re a novice or intermediate,
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THE FORMIDABLE DANCER
Ages 10 - 18 | Saturday | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
In this class, students will focus on dance techniques used in musical theatre auditions and productions. Students will learn what directors and choreographers are looking for in auditions,
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All That Glitters is Gold Leaf
Ages Ages 16+ | Saturday | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Artist Patty B. Driscoll will open her studio to teach an Introduction to Gold Leaf Water Gilding. In this workshop, we will explore the traditional gilding techniques of...
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MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP: CHOREOGRAPHY
Ages 10 - 18 | Saturday | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Dance, in the world of musical theatre, is very important. Imagine some of your favorite shows without the soul stirring dance numbers. This workshop, which is the third of...
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ArtPlay: ArtClay
Ages Ages 16+ | saturday | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Choose from a number of different shapes and textures to create your very own ceramic ornament that you can display at any time of the year! Creations will...
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MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP: HEADSHOTS
Ages 10 - 18 | Saturday | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
First impressions are important. Have your headshots done by photographer Tammy Stringfellow so you can attach them to your resume. Register for all 4 musical theatre workshops to...
MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP: VOCAL AUDITION AND SONG INTERPRETATION
Ages 10 - 18 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join Theatre UAB’s Valerie Accetta and ArtPlay as you explore the world of musical theatre through vocal auditions. Build your audition book, develop a character and learn to...
MUSIC PRODUCTION FOR TEENS
Ages 10 - 16 | Tuesday | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
This class offers a glimpse into the world of beat making and provides students with the skills to make beats for a variety of genres such as hip...
JOURNALING: A JOURNEY TO YOU
Ages 14 - 17 | Tuesday | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Dear Diary… today I started to find myself through the art of journaling. Learn different journaling techniques, exercises, tools, and resources. There are many benefits to journaling including...
SWING & SHOUT JR.
Ages 13 - 17 | Thursday | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
The Roaring 20s are about to be back and now’s your chance to dance like the greats! Spend your Mondays with ArtPlay and Steel City Swing learning the...
GROUP GUITAR Guitar B
Ages 13 - 16 | Thursday | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ever wanted to learn guitar but didn’t know where to start? Learn better in a group? Then this class is for you! Whether you’re a novice or intermediate,
THE FORMIDABLE DANCER
Ages 10 - 18 | Saturday | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
In this class, students will focus on dance techniques used in musical theatre auditions and productions. Students will learn what directors and choreographers are looking for in auditions,
All That Glitters is Gold Leaf
Ages Ages 16+ | Saturday | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Artist Patty B. Driscoll will open her studio to teach an Introduction to Gold Leaf Water Gilding. In this workshop, we will explore the traditional gilding techniques of...
MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP: CHOREOGRAPHY
Ages 10 - 18 | Saturday | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Dance, in the world of musical theatre, is very important. Imagine some of your favorite shows without the soul stirring dance numbers. This workshop, which is the third of...
ArtPlay: ArtClay
Ages Ages 16+ | saturday | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Choose from a number of different shapes and textures to create your very own ceramic ornament that you can display at any time of the year! Creations will...
MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP: HEADSHOTS
Ages 10 - 18 | Saturday | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
First impressions are important. Have your headshots done by photographer Tammy Stringfellow so you can attach them to your resume. Register for all 4 musical theatre workshops to...
Adult -
- GALLERY YOGA
Ages 16 - Adult | Monday | 5:20 pm - 7:00 pm
Join ArtPlay as we invade the innovative spaces of the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts (AEIVA) with our own creative way of doing yoga! Classes will be...
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- DRAWING 101
Ages 16 - Adult | Tuesday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This introductory drawing course introduces students to a variety of classic drawing materials and techniques. Projects include sketching, still life drawing, drawing from nature, portraiture, and cartooning. Full...
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- A STITCH IN TIME
Ages 17 - Adultt | Tuesday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
You don’t need a sewing machine to create functional or decorative objects from fabric. Hand sewing is a versatile art form that allows for a variety of textile...
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- INTRO TO MUSIC PRODUCTION
Ages 17 - Adult | Tuesday | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
This class offers a glimpse into the world of beat making and provides students with the skills to make beats for a variety of genres such as hip...
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- THE ACTING STUDIOS
Ages 16 - Adult | Wednesday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Acting Studios teaching artist Susan McCain follows legendary Lee Strasberg’s design. This technique begins with Sensory work, the heart of the method, which focuses on nailing that...
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- CALLIGRAPHY AND THEN SOME
Ages 16 - Adult | Wednesday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The art of lettering is everywhere, and we can see these incredible masterpieces on store fronts, letters, and online. Join local teaching artist Bo Hughins as he guides...
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- SWING AND SHOUT
Ages 18 - Adult | Thursday | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
The Roaring 20s are about to be back and now’s your chance to dance like the greats! Spend your Mondays with ArtPlay and Steel City Swing learning the...
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- A STORY’S PURPOSE
Ages 18 - Adult | Thursday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This entertaining and enlightening storytelling class will allow you to develop, share, and explore your unique abilities to communicate and express your creativity and thoughts. Whether you are...
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- INTRODUCTION TO IMPROV COMEDY
Ages 16 - Adult | Monday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This class will teach the fundamentals of long-form improvisation, including how to create strong characters, play at the top of one’s intelligence, and build strong comedic scenes together...
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- INTRO TO PODCASTING
Ages 16 - Adults | Monday | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
In 6 weeks, you and a partner will learn the ins and outs of podcasting and will walk away with your first episode of your very own podcast.
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All That Glitters is Gold Leaf
Ages Ages 16+ | Saturday | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Artist Patty B. Driscoll will open her studio to teach an Introduction to Gold Leaf Water Gilding. In this workshop, we will explore the traditional gilding techniques of...
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ArtPlay: ArtClay
Ages Ages 16+ | saturday | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Choose from a number of different shapes and textures to create your very own ceramic ornament that you can display at any time of the year! Creations will...
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Live and Let’s Dye (A Lesson in Natural Dyes)
Ages Ages 18+ | Saturday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
In this workshop, we will dye yarn and fabrics with three natural dyes: osage, cochineal, and indigo. Participants will see how each of the dyes is produced and...
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Painting Between the Wines: Pet Portraits
Ages Ages 21+ | Saturday | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
We all know that your pet is your best friend and now is a chance to show them off! Enjoy a glass of wine while you paint your...
GALLERY YOGA
Ages 16 - Adult | Monday | 5:20 pm - 7:00 pm
Join ArtPlay as we invade the innovative spaces of the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts (AEIVA) with our own creative way of doing yoga! Classes will be...
DRAWING 101
Ages 16 - Adult | Tuesday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This introductory drawing course introduces students to a variety of classic drawing materials and techniques. Projects include sketching, still life drawing, drawing from nature, portraiture, and cartooning. Full...
A STITCH IN TIME
Ages 17 - Adultt | Tuesday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
You don’t need a sewing machine to create functional or decorative objects from fabric. Hand sewing is a versatile art form that allows for a variety of textile...
INTRO TO MUSIC PRODUCTION
Ages 17 - Adult | Tuesday | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
This class offers a glimpse into the world of beat making and provides students with the skills to make beats for a variety of genres such as hip...
THE ACTING STUDIOS
Ages 16 - Adult | Wednesday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Acting Studios teaching artist Susan McCain follows legendary Lee Strasberg’s design. This technique begins with Sensory work, the heart of the method, which focuses on nailing that...
CALLIGRAPHY AND THEN SOME
Ages 16 - Adult | Wednesday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The art of lettering is everywhere, and we can see these incredible masterpieces on store fronts, letters, and online. Join local teaching artist Bo Hughins as he guides...
SWING AND SHOUT
Ages 18 - Adult | Thursday | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
The Roaring 20s are about to be back and now’s your chance to dance like the greats! Spend your Mondays with ArtPlay and Steel City Swing learning the...
A STORY’S PURPOSE
Ages 18 - Adult | Thursday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This entertaining and enlightening storytelling class will allow you to develop, share, and explore your unique abilities to communicate and express your creativity and thoughts. Whether you are...
INTRODUCTION TO IMPROV COMEDY
Ages 16 - Adult | Monday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This class will teach the fundamentals of long-form improvisation, including how to create strong characters, play at the top of one’s intelligence, and build strong comedic scenes together...
INTRO TO PODCASTING
Ages 16 - Adults | Monday | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
In 6 weeks, you and a partner will learn the ins and outs of podcasting and will walk away with your first episode of your very own podcast.
All That Glitters is Gold Leaf
Ages Ages 16+ | Saturday | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Artist Patty B. Driscoll will open her studio to teach an Introduction to Gold Leaf Water Gilding. In this workshop, we will explore the traditional gilding techniques of...
ArtPlay: ArtClay
Ages Ages 16+ | saturday | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Choose from a number of different shapes and textures to create your very own ceramic ornament that you can display at any time of the year! Creations will...
Live and Let’s Dye (A Lesson in Natural Dyes)
Ages Ages 18+ | Saturday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
In this workshop, we will dye yarn and fabrics with three natural dyes: osage, cochineal, and indigo. Participants will see how each of the dyes is produced and...
Painting Between the Wines: Pet Portraits
Ages Ages 21+ | Saturday | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
We all know that your pet is your best friend and now is a chance to show them off! Enjoy a glass of wine while you paint your...
Workshops -
All That Glitters is Gold Leaf
Ages Ages 16+ | Saturday | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Artist Patty B. Driscoll will open her studio to teach an Introduction to Gold Leaf Water Gilding. In this workshop, we will explore the traditional gilding techniques of...
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ArtPlay: ArtClay
Ages Ages 16+ | saturday | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Choose from a number of different shapes and textures to create your very own ceramic ornament that you can display at any time of the year! Creations will...
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Live and Let’s Dye (A Lesson in Natural Dyes)
Ages Ages 18+ | Saturday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
In this workshop, we will dye yarn and fabrics with three natural dyes: osage, cochineal, and indigo. Participants will see how each of the dyes is produced and...
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Painting Between the Wines: Pet Portraits
Ages Ages 21+ | Saturday | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
We all know that your pet is your best friend and now is a chance to show them off! Enjoy a glass of wine while you paint your...
All That Glitters is Gold Leaf
Ages Ages 16+ | Saturday | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Artist Patty B. Driscoll will open her studio to teach an Introduction to Gold Leaf Water Gilding. In this workshop, we will explore the traditional gilding techniques of...
ArtPlay: ArtClay
Ages Ages 16+ | saturday | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Choose from a number of different shapes and textures to create your very own ceramic ornament that you can display at any time of the year! Creations will...
Live and Let’s Dye (A Lesson in Natural Dyes)
Ages Ages 18+ | Saturday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
In this workshop, we will dye yarn and fabrics with three natural dyes: osage, cochineal, and indigo. Participants will see how each of the dyes is produced and...
Painting Between the Wines: Pet Portraits
Ages Ages 21+ | Saturday | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
We all know that your pet is your best friend and now is a chance to show them off! Enjoy a glass of wine while you paint your...